American Goldfinch ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is looking back at you over it's shoulder.

American Goldfinch measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Barbara Swinton for the reference photo.

Blue and Yellow Macaw in acrylics

This one is from another reference photo I took on a recent visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  They are such beautiful parrots.

Blue and Yellow Macaw measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Canada Jay in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch and the tilt of its head.  Quite a few layers went into building the depth to the feathers.

Canada Jay measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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Scarlet Tanager No 4 in acrylics

I love this ones red feathers and enjoyed the challenge of painting them.  I did quite a few layers to get the depth to the feathers.

Scarlet Tanager No 4 measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.

Fox Sparrow in Acrylics

I love the markings of this one.

Fox Sparrow measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren for the reference photo.

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Bella ACEO in acrylics

I love this one's eyes so I couldn't resist painting her.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the fur.

Bella measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Winter Cardinal ACEO in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the red feathers.

Winter Cardinal ACEO measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Kelly Strope for the reference photo.

Australian Magpie No 6 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Australian Magpie No 6 measures 12 x 9 inches and is painted on Ampersand Smooth Panel.

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Sun Parakeet in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one on a recent trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  I just love their vibrant feather colours.

Sun Parakeet measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

The painting is available for purchase through Bluethumb.  To view the listing, please click here.

Superb Fairy Wren No 19 in acrylics

I never get tired of painting these little birds.

Superb Fairy Wren No 19 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Toucan Barbet ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Toucan Barbet measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Michael Pazzani for the reference photo.

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Golden Headed Cisticola ACEO in acrylics

I love the play of light on this one's feathers.

Golden Headed Cisticola measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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Red Capped Robin No 5 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.  I had to do quite a few layers/glazes to get the depth to the black feathers.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Red Capped Robin No 5 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Bluethumb.  To view the listing, please click here.